ASCAM Study

Research has found that people with AS feel they have to fight for a diagnosis and to be believed about their symptoms. For this reason, they may be accessing CAM as a way to help them to manage their symptoms. In line with this, it has been found that approximately 40% of people with AS used one or more form of CAM before receiving their diagnosis. We are aware that Tai Chi is a popular CAM therapy among the individuals with AS we have spoken to.